Multipolar radiofrequency goes deeper than bipolar, so it must be good for cellulite, right? No and no. It doesn’t go deeper than anything and it is not an effective cellulite treatment. Multipolar RF, i.e. tripolar, tetrapolar, hexapolar or octipolar RF, is a type of bipolar radiofrequency and, contrary to marketing nonsense, it does not reach deeper than bipolar RF. Yes, multipolar RF is still a bipolar type of radiofrequency. In nature there are only two types or electricity: plus and minus. With so called multipolar RF, the (+) and (-) poles alternate between 3 or more electrodes. So multipolar RF is still bipolar RF, just with the poles alternating, with no extra benefits incurred for cellulite reduction…
Deep tissue radiofrequency: the only RF worth having for cellulite and skin tightening
Monopolar RF vs bipolar RF for skin tightening and cellulite
A very common question we are asked at the clinic is what is the difference between unipolar, monopolar, bipolar and multipolar (i.e. tripolar, tetrapolar, octipolar) radio frequency? Which one is best for skin tightening and cellulite? On this article we examine the merits of bipolar vs monopolar RF and…
What is the best cellulite treatment? [2025 edition]
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A list of the most effective cellulite treatments - in real life, not in the virtual reality of social media
As most women know by experience, most cellulite treatments simply do not work. And when we say they don't work, we mean that they either do not work at all or that they offer so poor results that you would need 20, 30 or 50 sessions to be happy with the results. Here we will review the best treatments, according to effectiveness (more effective treatments are presented first, ineffective treatments are presented last)…
Capacitive RF vs resistive RF treatment
There are many iterations of radiofrequency technology for aesthetic treatments, depending on how the technology is applied. So we may have bipolar vs monopolar RF, capacitive vs resistive, destructive vs stimulating, low frequency vs high frequency etc. In this article we are discussing the distinction between capacitive and resistive radio frequency and how it can affect the depth, quality and safety of treatment offered…
Non-surgical bum lift: all the facts, none of the hype
Everything things you need to know about butt lifts, non-surgical butt lifts and the so-called “non-surgical Brazilian butt lifts”. Lack of exercise, excess calorie intake, sitting down for long periods of time and the normal ageing process all take their toll on the skin, muscles and connective tissues of the buttock area. Liposuction can also leave the bottom area with excess skin. The result is fascia and skin looseness…
